Psychology of Emotional Memory Retrieval

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Which structure is primarily involved in the retrieval of emotional memories?

Hippocampus

Medial temporal lobe

Amygdala (correct)

Prefrontal cortex

What is the primary function of the Papez circuit in emotional memory?

Modulation of neutral memory

Inhibition of emotional arousal

Regulation of emotional responses

Memory consolidation and retrieval (correct)

What is the primary function of the amygdala in emotional memory formation?

Regulation of emotional arousal (correct)

Encoding of valence information

Formation of episodic memories

Modulation of the hippocampal activity

According to Kleinsmith and Kaplan (1963), what is the effect of high arousal on memory consolidation?

It enhances memory consolidation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the amygdala in emotional memory retrieval?

Facilitation of emotional memory retrieval Signup and view all the answers

Which neural mechanism is involved in the consolidation of emotional memories?

Arousal-mediated consolidation Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of left or right temporal lobectomy on emotional memory consolidation?

It impairs emotional memory consolidation Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the medial temporal lobe in emotional memory?

Interaction with the amygdala Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between emotional arousal and recognition memory?

Higher emotional arousal leads to better recognition memory Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following studies found that the interaction between the amygdala and the medial temporal lobe predicts better memory for emotional events?

Dolcos et al. (2004) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neural mechanism underlying emotional episodic memory?

The hippocampus and medial temporal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the brain consolidates emotional memories over time?

Memory consolidation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the amygdala in emotional memory retrieval?

Regulation of emotional arousal Signup and view all the answers

Which brain region is involved in the recollection-enhancing effect of emotion in memory retrieval?

Hippocampus Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which emotional experiences are encoded and stored in memory?

Emotional encoding Signup and view all the answers

According to Dolcos et al. (2017), what is a current direction in emotional episodic memory research?

Emerging directions in emotional episodic memory Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process by which the hippocampus and amygdala interact to retrieve emotional memories?

Arousal-mediated retrieval Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the field of cognitive neuroscience of emotional memory?

Investigating the neural mechanisms of emotional memory Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Emotions and Memory

Emotions increase consolidation of memories, with high arousal words associated with higher recall rates over time
Kleinsmith and Kaplan (1963) found that paired-associate learning is influenced by arousal and interpolated interval
LaBar and Phelps (1998) discovered that the medial temporal lobe plays a crucial role in arousal-mediated memory consolidation

The Papez Circuit

The Papez circuit is involved in the consolidation of emotional memories
The medial temporal lobe, including the amygdala and hippocampus, is essential for emotional memory formation

Neural Mechanisms Underlying Emotions and Memory

The amygdala and medial temporal lobe memory system interact to predict better memory for emotional events (Dolcos et al., 2004)
Arousal-mediated memory consolidation involves the activation of the β-adrenergic system (Cahill et al., 1994)
The amygdala and hippocampus are critical for retrieving emotional memories, with the hippocampus involved in recollection (Dolcos et al., 2005)

Emotional Memory Retrieval

Emotional memories can be retrieved after long periods of time, with the hippocampus and amygdala playing a crucial role (Botzung et al., 2010)
Autobiographical emotional memories are also dependent on the hippocampus and amygdala (Botzung et al., 2010)

Key Findings

Emotions increase memory consolidation and retrieval, with the amygdala and medial temporal lobe playing critical roles
The hippocampus is essential for recollection-enhanced emotional memory retrieval

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This quiz covers the retrieval of emotional memories, including laboratory tasks and autobiographical memories. It explores the role of the amygdala and hippocampus in recollection and the recollection-enhancing effect of emotion.